I don't think the Bulls are going to stash another guy. I was reading some defensive stuff about him and it seems that his athleticism makes up for the fact he is out of position. Maybe Thibs could fix that, but I don't want JaVale McGee 2.0. Give me one of the college centers.

Javale McGee makes some dumb ass plays, but he's got a ridiculous amount of talent. If you think you're getting 2.0, you happily jump all over it.

Something about Larkin and his game just give me a feeling that he's not going to do well in the NBA. We just disagree. I don't see him being able to match up well with other guards. He's going to have so much trouble finishing at the rim. He didn't do that all that well in college so I never attributed it to size but that may be it. I just don't like his game all that much from what I've seen and watched of him.

Also, yeah, you're seriously understating his size. I just read he weighed in at 171. Are you kidding me? He had trouble with average defenders in college because of their size and length. He's quick but how quick? And damn if he won't get bullied around a ton if he stays at 171

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BTW, if it's 3rd and 97... I'm throwing a screen pass to Brian Leonard and he will convert.

See, I'd agree with you if we were talking about the NFL Draft, but the NBA Draft is a completely different animal. The average impact of players drops off very quickly.

Look at the history of players picked 10-15. Then look at the history of players picked 25-30. Obviously there are busts in the 10-15 range and hits in the 25-30 range, but in general the difference is drastic.

I understand your point but my philosophy is to have a very selective board and simply stay true to that.

I would never be happy with not staying true to my board, but if I liked a prospect as a fan, I wouldn't care where we took him. That's just me. Because it shows that the organization feels that player can help them. I don't buy terms like "value" as much as I used to. Just a personal shift in philosophy.

As for Larkin's size... it's the issue. I've been saying it all along lol. I still maintain he goes top 15 regardless.

It's a weak draft and PGs always get overdrafted. Getting picked in the top 15 wouldn't hide the fact that his size and stats put him in the same league as Collison, Augustin, Brooks, Nate the Great, and Farmar.

He has until the 17th to make up his mind, I think? His agent may just be trying to bait a promise.

That is possible. I hope hey enters. He's a quality prospect in a weak draft. He said he wants to play next year in Croatia regardless, but I think teams who are want to save a bit of money this year would be happy to stash him for a year or two.

Javale McGee makes some dumb ass plays, but he's got a ridiculous amount of talent. If you think you're getting 2.0, you happily jump all over it.

Exactly. I don't know why nobody would want that. He's obviously not a Dwight Howard type of guy but his blocking, defense, height, and athleticism are all exceptional and if you have a good PG who can get him some easy shots or alley oops by the rim he's great. I can't wait to see what he does with an expanded role, I would kill to have him on the Mavs.

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I guarantee that if someone picks Cam Newton in the Top 5 they will regret it.

I really want Michael Carter-Williams on the Mavs something serious. CP3 was never a realistic option anyway and I'd rather just try to secure a guy who I think has a ton of potential and make it work from there. He's my favorite pick for that spot as it stands.

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Originally Posted by Scott Wright

I guarantee that if someone picks Cam Newton in the Top 5 they will regret it.

I really want Michael Carter-Williams on the Mavs something serious. CP3 was never a realistic option anyway and I'd rather just try to secure a guy who I think has a ton of potential and make it work from there. He's my favorite pick for that spot as it stands.

Think Cuban would try to sign Monta Ellis? MCW and Ellis would compliment each other, imo.

For the Bulls, I hope they select Tony Mitchell, Gorgui Dieng, or Tim Hardaway Jr.

I doubt they do it and it's not something I'd expect to pay off next season, but I'd like to see the Bulls roll the dice on Ricky Ledo. Think he'd fit very nicely next to Rose if he pans out, take some pressure off of him, and I'm a fan of gambling on draft day when it comes to the NBA.

That said the Bulls have done nicely in the late first without making those kinds of selections (though Teague wasn't great last year), so I'll probably be okay with whatever they do.

I doubt they do it and it's not something I'd expect to pay off next season, but I'd like to see the Bulls roll the dice on Ricky Ledo. Think he'd fit very nicely next to Rose if he pans out, take some pressure off of him, and I'm a fan of gambling on draft day when it comes to the NBA.

That said the Bulls have done nicely in the late first without making those kinds of selections (though Teague wasn't great last year), so I'll probably be okay with whatever they do.

Teague was more of a gambling selection unlike the other successful 4 year college players they have drafted.

I think back up center is the biggest need for the Bulls right now, so I really hope they grab a guy who can protect the paint.

Think Cuban would try to sign Monta Ellis? MCW and Ellis would compliment each other, imo.

I think realistically we'll be looking at Monta and Iggy, not sure if we pull the trigger on either guy due to wanting to keep some cap for next summer and Monta doesn't seem like he'd mesh with Carlisle for some reason. I get the feeling we'll be stuck in mediocrity until Dirk retires.

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I guarantee that if someone picks Cam Newton in the Top 5 they will regret it.

I think realistically we'll be looking at Monta and Iggy, not sure if we pull the trigger on either guy due to wanting to keep some cap for next summer and Monta doesn't seem like he'd mesh with Carlisle for some reason. I get the feeling we'll be stuck in mediocrity until Dirk retires.

I really want to see you guys draft Schroder. Would be hilarious to see him and Dirk calling plays out in German.